Abstract: A foot piece of elastomeric material is provided for converting a new leg and foot cast and/or an already existing leg and foot cast into a walking cast by permanent attachment of the foot piece to a sole surface of the cast. The foot piece has an upper surface generally conforming to the shape and size of the sole surface of the cast and a layer of uncured adhesive material is provided on the upper surface. The adhesive layer is protected against curing or setting until ready for use by a thin layer of air-impervious film which is stripped or peeled away to initiate curing when the foot piece is pressed or forced against the sole surface of the cast and is held until the adhesive material cures or sets to provide a permanent adhesive attachment of the foot piece on the cast for converting the cast for walking.

Abstract: The present invention is a sport shoe having a shoe upper with an interior for receiving a human foot and a bottom surface formed thereon, a removable foresole attached to a forward portion of the bottom surface of the shoe upper and having a toe receptacle for fitting against a toe area of the shoe upper, and a strap fastened to one side of the removable foresole and extending over the toe area of the shoe upper so as to removably fasten the foresole to the bottom side of the shoe upper. The shoe upper has a longitudinal track formed in the bottom surface. A longitudinal strut is connected to the removable foresole and extends rearwardly therefrom. The longitudinal strut is received by the longitudinal track in the bottom surface of the shoe upper. A plurality of receptacles are formed in the bottom surface of the shoe so as to receive tab elements branching outwardly from the longitudinal strut.

Abstract: A shoe, the shoe including an upper and a sole, the sole including at least one fixed sole portion, the fixed sole portion being fixedly attached to the upper, at least one removable sole portion, the removable sole portion being movable between a first position substantially adjacent to the fixed sole portion and a second position substantially separated from the fixed sole portion, the removable sole portion extending across the longitudinal axis of the shoe, and a hinge apparatus for providing a pivotal movement between the shoe and the removable sole portion, whereby the removable sole portion may be moved to the second position to provide access to the interior of the shoe without removal of the shoe from the foot of a wearer.

Abstract: A shoe comprising a vamp, an inner sole, an outer sole, a heel, and an auxiliary heel combined together. The inner sole has opposing slots and locating holes from combining with the vamp by means of screws and combination of slots and projecting-down sides. The outer sole is adhered with a front and an intermediate portion of the inner sole and also combined together with screws. The heel has three vertical holes for screws to combine the heel with the inner sole, and the auxiliary heel being adhered to the bottom of the heel, all the components being tightly and stably combined with little responsibility of loosening from one another.

Abstract: An athletic shoe with an interchangeable wear sole which can be selected to match a specific sport, is disclosed. An upper portion of the athletic shoe is designed for an individual foot of a particular wearer. This upper portion of the athletic shoe contains an attached upper sole which has molded on the bottom surface a plurality of strategically placed protruding resilient knobs and a protruding resilient edge rail which engages knob chambers and a rail slot located on the upper surface of the wear sole. VELCRO surface on the upper sole and the wear sole also are engaged. Interlocking devices on the edge of the upper sole and wear sole are pinned together. The above combination holds the selected wear sole firmly on the upper sole attached to the upper portion of the athletic shoe.

Abstract: A ski boot having a boot body having a bottom surface and boot soles attached to the bottom surface of the boot body. The soles and boot bottom surface include attaching members for changing the attaching position of the soles with respect to the boot body in a foot-width direction. The repositioning of the sole with respect to the boot body is used for selectively altering the lateral position and/or longitudinal alignment and/or the cant orientation of the ski boot and skier's foot with respect to the ski board.

Abstract: Alpine ski boot comprising an outer shell, in which an inner slipper is placed, the shell being constituted by a shell base incorporating at least one rear cover which pivots on the shell base around a transverse axis to a pivoted open position and vice-versa, while the inner slipper comprises a rear tongue extending upward. The upper part of the rear tongue is held attached to the upper part of the rear cover by at least one connecting slide device.

Abstract: A flexible protective cover for boots, shoes and the like to protect the wearer from injury from a chainsaw. The cover has a lining of layers of high modulus fiber fabric between an inner layer and a outer layer of durable fabric. The lining is secured between the inner layer and the outer layer by a quilt-like stitching. The protective cover is folded to conform to the instep of the shoe and extend to the ankle. A strap and fasteners are attached to the cover to permit the cover to be secured over the shoe in a rapid and easy manner. In a preferred embodiment, a tab is formed on one side of the cover and a bail is attached to the other side of the cover. The tab is pulled through the bail and returned approximately 180.degree. to the one side of the cover. The tab is held by quick-release fasteners to the one side of the cover thereby firmly securing the cover longitudinally to the boot or shoe.

Abstract: A boot made of rubber or similar material, and including an outer cuff secured thereto around the ankle, the cuff rising up and being gathered together above the upper of the boot and being designed to be worn over a waterproof or oilskin trouser leg when the upper of the boot is slid inside said trouser leg, the outer cuff being made of a waterproof flexible material and including a drain outlet behind the ankle.

Abstract: The invention is a removable wheel cover for an in-line-type skate. The cover includes a front boot designed to inwardly receive the skate's front wheel. The cover also includes a rear boot designed to inwardly receive the skate's rear wheel. A pair of flexible, resilient straps connect together the two boots of the cover. When not in use, the cover can be folded into a small volume and easily stored within a user's pocket.

Abstract: A shoe bandage adapted to be worn over foot bandages, foot injuries or foot wounds. The shoe bandage includes a sole part provided with hook and loop fastening surrounding an outer peripheral edge of the sole part. A one-piece unwindable upper material piece forming an upper shoe part is provided along a lower edge with hook and loop fastening material for enabling an fastening between the lower edge of the upper shoe part and the sole part.

Abstract: A flexible protective cover for boots, shoes and the like having a lining of woven and non-woven aramid fabric between an inner layer and an outer layer of durable fabric. The protective cover is folded to conform to the instep of the shoe and extend to the ankle. A strap and fasteners are attached to the cover to permit the cover to be secured over the shoe in a rapid and easy manner. The protective cover is fabricated by cutting patterns for the outer and inner layers and for aramid linings. The components are sewn together such that the aramid linings are joined so that a sharp edge or blade is prevented from penetrating the cover. A bias binding is sewn about the joined patterns. The straps and fasteners are sewn to the joined patterns.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a shoe cover which has an open-ended bottom such that when the shoe cover is placed over a shoe, the uppers portion of the shoe is covered and protected while the sole of the shoe is at least partially exposed so that the traction of the shoe itself may be utilized by the wearer. In more refined embodiments, the shoe cover is provided with a number of methods for providing additional securement of the shoe cover to the shoe of a wearer.

Abstract: An improved golf shoe cleat cover formed with at least one groove located on the underside of the cover and having a plurality of cleat gripping members slideably positionable within the groove to conform to the pattern and spacing of the cleats on a golf shoe to which the cover is to be attached and to releasably grip these cleats.

Abstract: A decorative cast cover apparatus has a plurality of materials shaped to fit over a rigid cast on a patient and shaped in a three dimensional decorative shape and formed to hide the cast. The decorative cast cover is fastened to the cast with fastening members such as VELCRO fasteners. A foam polystyrene is used to form a predetermined decorative shape, such as a shoe and sock, and a fabric material can be formed onto the polystyrene to provide a cast cover which looks like a shoe and sock covered foot and may have shoelaces passing through grommets in the fabric covering of the cast cover.

Abstract: A shoe having an upper portion and a sole-and-toe portion which portions are releasably joined together by a male/female track attachment device. The female track is attached to the upper and extends the entire length of the bottom portion of upper. The male track is attached to the sole and is embedded in the sole wall assembly. The bead of the male track is elevated above the sole wall in position to receive the female track. The male track begins at the toe, extends around the heel and terminates at the toe. The upper is connected to the sole by threading the female track through the male track, around the heel until the ends of female track align with the ends of male track.

Abstract: A user-specific shoe sole coil spring system provided as a customized layout of individual coil springs which are seated in a shoe sole having prefabricated circular depressions on its surface. The coil spring system layout and stiffness characteristics may be customized to serve the needs of different users and different applications. A user's weight and particular comfort and/or orthopedic requirements are met in a given shoe size by fitting it with a greater or lesser quantity of springs with different levels of stiffness, or the layout may be a combination of levels. The result is a shock absorption distribution pattern and energy return system for the shoe sole to suit the requirements of a particular application. The sole has a cover strip overlaying the coil spring system which is openable and reclosable for allowing changes in the layout as required, or an entire sole may be replaced as a unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides an orthotic support construction that is attachable to the undersurface of the front portion of the sole of the shoe for treating a disorder of the foot by supporting a selected region of the foot when the shoe is worn. The support construction comprises an elongated planar sheet, preferably of rectangular form, adapted to be mounted on the shoe sole with one of its major surfaces against the undersurface of the shoe sole. The sheet is preferably formed from a flexible, resilient, shearable, and essentially inelastic material that is trimmed to the outline of the front portion of the shoe sole and cemented in place. The sheet has an elevated portion of increased thickness projecting from the other of its major surfaces so as to underlie and thereby, to support the selected region by exerting pressure through the shoe sole against the selected region.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shoe with interchangeable vamp and sole which comprises a sole (10) with a heel (11) which an air inlet guide (14) is formed in and with an air inlet hole (111) located at the bottom, exposed portion; a guide hole (141) located at the inside, near the rearmost of the portion of the sole (10); a receiving channel (12) with a channel inlet (121) and a channel cavity (122); a plurality of annular segments (13) which are put in the channel cavity (122); an upper-shoe assembly (20) which has a vamp (21), an insole (22); a welt (211) which extends downward from the connected portion of the vamp (21) and the sole (22), a gas bladder (24) with an air inlet (241) and a bladder glove (23); by inflating or deflating the gas bladder (24), the vamp and the sole could be interchanged with the same size of device.

Abstract: An attachment device for attaching a firefighter's trousers to the firefighter's boots, in which the trousers cover a portion of the firefighter's boots. The attachment device maintains the firefighter's trousers in covering relationship to the boots, and portions of the trousers cannot become lodged on the upper edge of the boots as the firefighter bends and crawls and the like. Each attachment device has a band which encompasses one of the firefighter's boots. A strap extends from the band and has fastener elements which attach to portions of the firefighter's trousers which encompass the boot. Thus, the trousers are attached to the boot.

Abstract: A shoe with replaceable outsole, destined for use as a tourist, army, work, etc. shoe. It is basically comprised of an upper portion (the shoe itself) to which the uppersole is permanently attached in some manner, a removable outsole with an interlocking feature on top which engages with the bottom of the uppersole and with a varying bottom portion (depending on the use it is put to) and, a removable set of connector rods.The uppersole on it's bottom portion has a tread with a set of openings. On the upper portion of the outsole there is a tread with a similar set of openings, fitting exactly into the space between the openings of the uppersole. The two interlock to form a complete sole. Horizontal openings or bushings are placed in straight lines the length of the sole. Removable connector rods are then placed into these openings or bushings, providing a secure attachment for the outsole.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a set of disks rotatably attached to a sole plate or plates or other footwear to effect a roller skate mode, such disks to be capable of retraction or removal to effect a walk/run mode.

Abstract: A sole protector attachment for securement to the bottom portion of woven or knitted socks or slippers includes a sole-shaped thin flat pad formed from a wear resistant material such as vinyl or leather. A narrow edging extends around a periphery of the pad and has an upper surface provided with hook fastener portions of cooperating hook and loop type fastening strips. The hook fasteners engage in the intersticial portions of the fabric of the woven or knitted sock or slipper and serve to secure the sole protector to the bottom surface thereof. In a second embodiment, a plurality of transversely extending elongated rods are sandwiched between the pad and an outer sole member for providing a massaging effect to a wearer.

Abstract: A light-weight insulated bootie-gaiter combination for cross-country skiers and winter backpackers is disclosed wherein the gaiter is provided with a removable insulating liner along with lower attachment means for engaging the outer surface of a bootie foot cover.

Abstract: A convertible shoe is provided and consists of a shoe bottom that has a formed outside portion, a middle shank and a raised heel; a shoe top that has a midsole, an insole and an upper vamp portion and fasteners for removably attaching the shoe top to the shoe bottom.

Abstract: A boot or shoe has a gaiter, the lower end of which is permanently affixed by a waterproof join to the boot or shoe's outer surface, circumscribing the said boot or shoe above the sole. The gaiter has an opening extending down from the top, and a fastener, which when closed helps to keep the gaiter in an upright position on the wearer's leg. A gusset is disposed inwardly of the opening and forms a tubular shape when the fastener is closed. A pull cord or other closure at the top of the gaiter is operable to constrict the gaiter's upper periphery around the wearer's leg. This closure inhibits the flow of water into the boot or shoe. When not required, the gaiter folds down around the ankle of the wearer's leg.

Abstract: A body-protective article comprising matched portions of a rigid, non-shattering, high-impact resistant polymer, interiorly lined with an adherent high-impact absorbing elastomer. A protective body suit may comprise a series of interconnected segments providing a unitary suit, made up of such matched portions. The polymer is chosen from the group consisting of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, polypropylene, nylon, and polyester, and each of a sufficient molecular weight to make it rigid and non-shattering. The elastomer comprises flexible polyurethane of essentially linear structure containing unsatisfied hydroxyl groups, and having a compression set less than 15%, an elongation at break of at least 500% and a recovery which is delayed after compression by at least 0.7 sec. The matched portions have fixed adjacent interlocking edges that enable the user to enclose a body portion therein. Closures hold the matched portions together. Adjacent segments are usually connected together.

Abstract: A boot cover fits around the top of a boot and closes the gap or space between the top edge of the boot and the cover. In one form, the cover is made from plastic and has a groove that fits around the top edge of the boot. In another form, the cover comprises a deformable insert made of plastic, or like a bag filled with soft foam, plastic, with a skirt which can be removed to cover the opening at the boot edge.

Abstract: A shoe having an upper portion and a sole-and-heel portion which portions are releasably joined together by a circumferential zipper connection means.

Abstract: A gaiter for sports shoes having a first flexible sheet portion adapted to completely cover the upper and heel of a sports shoe and a second flexible sheet portion adapted to cover the ankle and lower calf of the wearer. A first hook and pile type fastener tape is adapted to be fixed in spaced-apart areas on the sides of the heel and sole of the sports shoe, and a cooperating second hook and pile type fastener tape is fixed to the lower margin of the first sheet member at spaced-apart locations for attachment to the first fastener tape, whereby ventilation openings are provided between the spaced-apart fastening tapes. Further ventilation openings are provided in the protector. Fastening means are provided for allowing entry and removal of said protector gaiter.

Abstract: An extendible boot is provided with an upper having a base portion and an extendible portion. The extendible portion comprises a flexible sleeve joined to the base portion by a peripherally extending joint. The sleeve is rollable from its upper end to form an annular roll at the joint to provide an unextended boot. The sleeve is unrollable from the annular roll to a higher position and thereby provides an extended boot. A cuff has a fixed end connected with one of the portions in the vicinity of the joint and is adapted to be folded over the annular roll. A hook and loop fastener or a snap fastener is provided to hold the cuff in its folded position to retain and conceal the annular roll of the sleeve.

Abstract: A running shoe is provided for running along a shore line on a beach and consists of heel and toe cleat structures attached to a sole of a waterproof upper that will give increased traction and stability to the shoe.

Abstract: A prefabricated shoe construction is disclosed which includes upper and lower mid-sole members which carry mating slots and hooks permitting the sole assembly to be easily assembled. A bottom sole is also provided having, on its upper surface, spaced-apart recesses located at the periphery of the bottom sole and located respectively to each of the slots to thusly firmly engage and house within such recesses each respective hook as it is inserted into and through each corresponding slot of the lower mid-sole member. When the bottom sole of the shoe has been excessively worn, the same may be readily replaced by the user, employing the detachable mating slots and hooks to replace the sole, without need for skilled labor.

Abstract: A gaiter rand for application to a boot is of elastic material and has a periphery adapted for attachment to the open bottom of the flexible upper portion of the gaiter. The rand has front and rear openings therein separated by a transverse instep strap, the shapes of the openings conforming with but being of smaller dimensions than those of the sole and heel of the boot. An upstanding rib on the inside surface of the rand extends around at least the front extent of the front opening, while a corresponding groove is formed around at least the toe portion of the sole of the boot. On stretching the rand onto the boot, the openings seal against the sole and heel respectively of the boot while the instep strap seals against the instep, the co-operation of the rib with the groove preventing unintentional removal of the rand from the boot even on substantial flexing of the sole of the boot.

Abstract: A warm and inexpensive legging is manufactured from a single piece of material. The material is cut into a blank having a generally rectangular leg section and a generally trapezoidal foot section. The leg and foot sections are separated by V-shaped darts in the periphery of the blank, the points of which are joined by a transverse fold line of material. The blank is folded along the fold line until the respective margins of the darts abut, and the margins are sewn to each other. The foot section is folded along a longitudinal fold line, and the edges are sewn together, thereby forming a foot enclosure. The leg section extends up the leg of a wearer. The longitudinal edges of the leg section wrap around the wearer's leg and are loosely joined by adjustable releasable fasteners.

Abstract: An extendible boot is provided with an upper having a base portion and an extendible portion. The extendible portion comprises a flexible sleeve joined to the base portion by a peripherally extending joint. The sleeve is rollable from its upper end to form an annular roll at the joint to provide an unextended boot. The sleeve is unrollable from the annular roll to a higher position and thereby provides an extended boot. A cuff has a fixed end connected with one of the portions in the vicinity of the joint and is adapted to be folded over the annular roll. A hook and loop fastener or a snap fastener is provided to hold the cuff in its folded position to retain and conceal the annular roll of the sleeve.

Abstract: A method of making an article of footwear includes attaching a connecting strip to forward and rearward portions of the upper on the uppers medial and lateral sides. A sole is provided having recesses adjacent the medial and lateral sides. The footwear is assembled by movement of the connecting strips in a direction perpendicular to their length and into the sole recesses. The connecting strips may alternatively contain recesses so that the connection between the upper and the strips renders the components flush.

Abstract: A ski boot having a jointed lockable leg portion includes a sole suitable for walking on ice or snow. The boot has a normalized sole attachment compatible with most ski bindings and having at least one bottom opening for the discharge of ice or snow accumulating between the foot portion of the ski boot and the normalized sole. The ski boot and normalized sole have rear interlocking elements and front pressure-releasable locking parts.

Abstract: A ski boot possesses a foot portion and sole constructed for comfortable and easy walking. A separately formed normalized sole attachment for the ski boot interlocks securely therewith and renders the boot compatible to substantially any ski binding.

Abstract: A snow shield foot and leg insulator is provided and consists of an inner cloth tube for engagement with a foot and a leg, an outer cloth tube that has its top edge attached to top edge of the inner cloth tube forming a seam, a top sleeve for securing the seam to the leg and a bottom sleeve for securing bottom edge of the outer cloth tube over top portion of a boot placed onto the foot to prevent snow from seeping into the top portion of the boot.

Abstract: The shoe bottom unit is made of a single piece of material having an upper side, a lower side, a rear part for supporting a heel, a flexible forepart, and a stiff waist part joining together said forepart and said rear part. The forepart has an opening for receiving a top portion of a wearing member. The wearing member comprises a top portion having an outside contour substantially complementary in shape to the shape of said opening and having a height substantially equal to the thickness of said flexible forepart.

Abstract: A shoe with interchangeble shoe straps having spring connectors is provided. The spring connectors are affixed to opposite ends of each strap employed with the shoe. Each spring connector includes at least one loop spring which engages a stud securely affixed in the lower portion of the shoe. The spring connectors and straps can be easily interchanged but are not subject to unintentional disengagement. The spring connectors also provide a desirable amount of resiliency adding to the comfort of the shoe.

Abstract: A shoe comprising a shoe base and an interchangable shoe upper. The interchangable shoe upper comprises a vamp and insole as a unit-construction with means for attachment to the shoe base. The shoe base has means for attachment to the shoe upper unit assembly.

Abstract: Athletic shoes with removable outsoles are disclosed. Each upper is designed to fit an individual foot and ankle of a particular wearer and such upper is provided with an insole securely and permanently connected therewith. Each insole terminates along its peripheral margin with one part of a bead-and-recess mechanically detachable locking member. A removable outsole is provided with a surface contacting tread which is selected to not only best match the surface of a particular sports area but also the condition of such surface at a particular time of use. A flexible member is permanently connected with the outsole and terminates along its peripheral margin with the other part of the mechanical locking member. The outsole and the insole are further connected together by mating Velcro and Duallock members, tongues and grooves carried by the outsole and insole in paired relations, and other interlocking means.

Abstract: A device to be detachably connected to a roller skate having wheels to facilitate walking including a bottom portion held onto the skate with spring clips. An enclosing wall extends up from the bottom portion to shield the clips and wheels from view.

Abstract: There is disclosed an improved system of footwear which permits the wearer to customize the fit and aesthetics of her footwear. A substantially E shaped channel is provided along the length of, and inward of the perimeter of the sole of the assembly. The central arm of the E channel is provided with a series of lacing engagement members in the form of slots. Through selective choice and engagement of the lacings with slots, a myriad of styling and fit adjustments can be made by a wearer.

Abstract: Athletic shoes with removable outsoles are disclosed. Each upper is designed to fit an individual foot and ankle of a particular wearer and such upper is provided with an insole securely and permanently connected therewith. Each insole terminates along its peripheral margin with one part of a bead-and-recess mechanically detachable locking member. A removable outsole is provided with a surface contacting tread which is selected to not only best match the surface of a particular sports area but also the condition of such surface at a particular time of use. A flexible member is permanently connected with the outsole and terminates along its peripheral margin with the other part of the mechanical locking member. The outsole and the insole are further connected together by mating Velcro members, tongues and grooves carried by the outsole and insole in paired relations, and other interlocking means.

Abstract: A ski boot shell has a foot encasing portion and a separate ankle encasing portion. A locking arrangement secures the two portions together with their mating edges overlapping after the wearer's foot has been inserted therein.

Abstract: Footwear structure comprising essentially a lower portion and an upper portion or vamp, associated with said lower portion. The lower portion defines generally the sole and heel of the footwear. It comprises substantially a front element, a rear element and an intermediate supporting element or web. The web is associable rigidly, at its ends, with the front and rear elements for engagement therewith.

Abstract: A safety accessory that can be used with skate boards is described. This accessory comprises two elements which are attached to the riding surface of the skate board and to the feet of the rider. This accessory permits the rider to exercise greater control during performances on the skate board. The releasable safety function of this accessory is particularly useful during the execution of acrobatics on the skate board and allows even the most inexperienced of riders to perform tricks normally executed by a skilled artisan of skate board riding.